Eday
Eday is situated amongst the North Isles of Orkney, which in turn lie of the North Coast of Scotland. It is roughly 8 miles long and 3 miles wide and has around 131 residents. With only one shop and one post office the residents are heavily dependant on the twice daily ferry service to Kirkwall on the mainland of Orkney.
The Island relies mainly on farming and has a community Co-op and post office, several Bed and Breakfasts, self catering accommodation and a community-run hostel.
In the last 10 years a ro-ro service has been introduced, a hard runway built, a weighbridge installed and a fish farm developed. Many attempts have been made to develop further opportunities with none as yet completed. In the pipeline is a link to Westray via a proposed new jetty on the West Side of the Island and a heritage centre to include cafe/ bar facilities all of which are currently unavailable.
Eday is centrally located for tourism and there is a tremendous scope for development for islanders, local industry and tourism.
To achieve these aims the services of a project officer would be required as well as financial assistance.
Local Development Officers Details:
Name: Kate Townshead
Address:
Newbigging
Eday
Orkney
KW17 2AA
Tel: 01857-622233
Modile: 07917523582
E-Mail: kate@edaypartnership.org
Websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/island
www.visiteday.co.uk
www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/EDAY/
www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/SDT
Direct Link to Eday Newsletter
www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/EDAY/index.asp?pageid=1130
STRONSAY
Stronsay, one of Orkney's North Isles, was given IatE status in 2004. The island, once a thriving centre for the herring industry, has traditionally relied on agriculture and fishing for its economic health but it has been recognised that a more diverse set of activities is imperative to give the island a sustainable future.
The island is low-lying and fertile, with a number of beautiful sandy beaches and dramatic coastal rock formations. Whitehall Village provides a safe harbour for the daily ferry services, fishing boats and visiting yachts, and it is here that the old Fish Market now provides a heritage and interpretation centre, cafe and hostel. The Stronsay Hotel and a number of B & B's also provide accommodation. With quiet roads and a number of walks providing chances for tourists to enjoy its peace and natural beauty, Stronsay offers much for those who wish to escape the more stressful environments of their daily lives.
Stronsay Development Trust.
A community-led organisation, the Trust has a Board elected by the people of Stronsay and works to a Development Plan approved by the community. It is intended that this plan be a living document, open to change as priorities change and to new ideas as they come from the community.
The Board works through six sub-groups, dealing with various aspects of life on the island and its future needs. The sub-groups are:
Our Community.
Housing Transport and Services.
Renewables, Recycling and the Environment.
Heritage.
Amenities.
Economic Development.
Community involvement is encouraged in the groups, each being led by two or three Directors. There are a number of other projects under consideration, embracing such issues as the renovation of derelict property to provide affordable housing to the possibility of reinstating the island bakery. Much of the work will focus on providing future employment for the young people of Stronsay and on attracting new families to live and work on the island.
Details of the projects and the work of the Trust can be obtained from the Local Development Officer:
William Caithness
Tel: 01857 616469
E-mail: williamcaithness@btinternet.com. & Sdt.Ido@btinternet.com
Local Websites
The Orcadian - www.orcadian.co.uk
Orkney Today - info@orkneytoday.co.uk
All projects and documents are listed below for Eday and Stronsay
Eday & Stronsay Projects
Eday & Stronsay Documents
